| Popularized in the late 1890's and early 1900's, | | | | ceiling - and they provided extra security when |
| cast iron grilles and register covers came in many | | | | screwed into a floor. Registers with Louvers |
| shapes, sizes and colors. These heavy duty cast | | | | often add quite a bit to the price and are seldom |
| Iron vent covers and grilles were stylish and | | | | needed - so consider the use of a grill instead of |
| functional. Made completely of iron, they were | | | | a louvered register and it will save you money - |
| made to stand the test of time - never denting | | | | saving upwards of 55% off. |
| or collapsing under pressure as most modern light | | | | |
| brass covers often do. Characterized by Victorian | | | | These vent covers can be found on open |
| style swirls and precise geometric patterns, the | | | | markets such as eBay, but finding an entire set |
| vent covers soon became objects of art and | | | | that matches is difficult - especially when you |
| were often stolen or sold at auction. | | | | take size into account. Don't dispair, though - |
| | | | | genuine reproductions can be found online - |
| What is the difference between a register and a | | | | allowing you to replace these original Grills and |
| grill? A register comes with directional louvers | | | | Register covers. Not only will they enhance the |
| while a grill does not. Also, these can come drilled | | | | beauty of your home or business, they will add |
| or plain. Drilled grills or registers have holes for | | | | value to the buildings, too. |
| mounting screws and can be secured to a wall or | | | | |